By: Alex A. Bah, Public Relations Assistant, ACC

The Deputy Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on the 7th November 2024,  welcomed members of the Past Present Women Police Association (PPWPA) to the Integrity House, Tower Hill, Freetown.

The delegation's visit was to discuss the Association's objectives and express their undivided support to the Commission's mission to combat corruption.

Led by its President, retired Chief Superintendent of Police Aiesha Bangura, the PPWPA members conveyed their commitment to advancing integrity in Sierra Leone. Mrs. Bangura highlighted the vital role of police officers in promoting integrity and accountability, principles they upheld throughout their careers. She lavished praises on the Deputy Commissioner for his diligent service whilst in the Police Force and expressed admiration for his spectacular achievements at the ACC. 

"Our skills remain sharp, brain active and we are still eager to contribute to your remarkably worthy cause," Mrs. Bangura affirmed, noting their expertise in intelligence and investigative work as valuable assets.

Elizabeth Turay, the Association’s Chief Adviser and former Deputy Inspector General of Police, emphasized the significance of their experience, recalling the dedication they once brought to the Force and their readiness to apply it in support of the ACC. “We understand the ramifications of corruption firsthand and are prepared to join in fighting it,” she asserted.

Deputy Commissioner Augustine Foday Ngobie expressed gratitude for their patriotism and dedication. Reflecting on his own years in the Police Force, he shared memories of serving with distinction before being posted on secondment at the ACC in the early 2000s - a transition he embraced as an opportunity to contribute to fighting Corruption especially in those formative years of the Commission. "Some of my most rewarding years were in the Police Force," he nonetheless exclaimed, whilst acknowledging how foundational those experiences were to his previous and current positions at the ACC.

Mr. Ngobie warmly welcomed the Association’s support and assured of discussing avenues for collaboration with the Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala Esq. 

He concluded by making a notable personal donation, which was greeted with warm gratitude and appreciation from the Retired Officers.

The visit was climaxed with prayers offered for the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and the Commission.